Call to prioritize release of detained individuals in China
Sponsored by Christopher H. Smith
What the bill does
This resolution asks the President to make the release of several people detained by China a top priority when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai. The resolution also urges the President to seek proof that these detainees are alive and to push for them to get lawyers, contact with family, and medical care.
The stakes
The resolution focuses on specific individuals held by China, which could affect U.S.-China relations and how the U.S. handles human rights issues. It puts pressure on the President to raise these cases directly with China's leader.
How the chamber split
See how each member voted· all 414▸
What each side says
- The resolution calls for the release of people detained for peacefully expressing their speech or religion, which aligns with U.S. values of political and religious freedom.bill
- It urges the President to seek proof of life and access to legal counsel and medical care for the detainees, addressing humanitarian concerns.bill
- Addressing individual cases of wrongful detention has historically been an important part of U.S. diplomacy and reflects bipartisan commitments to freedom.bill
- No recorded objections.
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